Invasive Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental grasses have earned a bad rap as invasive plants. In truth, only some species are problematic, and as usual with invasive plants, whether they'll be a problem for you largely depends on your gardening region. These articles will help you understand the invasive potential of ornamental grasses, safe bets and more.

How Ornamental Grasses Spread

Clumping, Native Grasses

Understanding "Invasive Plants"

Choosing Alternatives to Invasive Plants

Good online references for checking whether a plant is listed as invasive in your area:

http://www.invasiveplantatlas.org/index.html

http://www.invasive.org/

http://plants.usda.gov/